Program Information

The primary mission of the Department of Psychology at Wharton County Junior College
is to provide students with the basic tenets of the theoretical, scientific, and applied
study of psychology. To this end the department seeks to:

facilitate the acquisition of knowledge inherent in the field of psychology and its
importance in human endeavor

provide learning experiences that foster critical thinking skills

equip students with the basics of research methodology

prepare students for employment or further study

The second component of the mission of the Department of Psychology is to:

foster development of a learning environment distinguished by excellence in instruction

provide students with relevant and current content in the field by maintaining faculty
representing theoretical and applied interests

facilitate an understanding of psychology that reflects an integration of a variety
of theoretical perspectives and the central role of science in understanding human
behavior

increase understanding of behavior through the incorporated study of physiological
systems, genetic influences, experiential and environmental factors, and social forces

contribute to and nurture the intellectual and cultural life of our communities by
broadening perspectives among a diverse student body

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